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Our Values |
 We value The Bible |
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| Jesus replied, "What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?" NLT Luke 10:26 |
| Two good questions: "What does the Bible say?" & "How did Jesus live it?" |
| We choose to believe what the Bible says over our feelings, thoughts, and experiences. |
| (Luke 10:25-28; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Deuteronomy 32:44-47; Matthew 4:4; Psalm 119, Hebrews 4:12-13) |
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| We value encouragement |
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| "So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing." NLT 1 Thessalonians 5:11 |
| We use our words and actions to honor Jesus, and strengthen one another. |
| (Deuteronomy 1:38; Acts 15:32; Colossians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:8; Hebrews 3:13) |
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| We value Spirit-led Worship |
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| "But the time is coming and is already here when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for anyone who will worship Him in that way" NLT John 4:23 |
| We choose to make the Lord the focus of our worship by giving Him our mind's attention and our heart's affection. |
| (John 4:23-24; Hebrew 10:19-22; Psalms 95; 1 Corinthians 16:29) |
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| We value sharing our faith |
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| "But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere - in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." NLT Acts 1:8 |
| We practice this by sharing Jesus with our family, friends, and those around us with our lips and our lives. |
| (Acts 1:8; 10:42; 1 Peter 3:15; Matthew 18:18-20) |
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| We value serving one another |
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| "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." NAU Mark 10:45 |
| Using Jesus' example, we find a place of service in His church and participate in His mission in the world. |
| (John 13:1-17; 12:26; Philippians 2:1-11; Mark 10:43-45) |
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| We value giving generously |
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| "You will be glorifying God through your generous gifts. For your generosity to them will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ." NLT 2 Corinthians 9:13 |
| We practice generosity by cheerfully giving our tithes and offerings. |
| (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:5-11; Matthew 23:23; 1 Timothy 6:18) |
